MBA in Business and Marketing, LYNN University
BBA in Business and Marketing, Florida Atlantic University
Professor Ostergaard has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from LYNN University. Along with over 20 years of experience in successful business management and marketing in a variety of industries, Professor O (as her students affectionately call her) has over a decade of college-level teaching experience at both private and state institutions.
In addition to being a fulltime Professor, Professor Ostergaard was also the Marketing Program Manager, and DECA Faculty Advisor for Broward College. As the DECA advisor her team brought home 1st place awards in the category of Marketing in both the 2021 state and national DECA tournaments.
Throughout her academic career, Professor Ostergaard has been involved in designing course offerings, content, outcomes, and delivery methodologies. She has worked with the Department of Education on curriculum development statewide and has designed courses for in-person, blended remote, and online formats for multiple universities.
Professor O believes engagement and relevance are the fundamentals of effective communication and good instruction. In all areas, she is dedicated to equipping her students with the tools they need to be successful both academically and professionally.